George Okore

George Okore is an international journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

George is a member of Key Correspondents, a citizen journalism network reporting for action on HIV. He is constantly driven by hot passion for success and wholesome commitment to Agriculture, Health, Peace, Environment and Sustainable Development. A Thomson Reuters Alumnus, he is a freelance journalist for several international publications.

The world celebrates World AIDS Day today amidst great strides in finding cures to Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and related complications. In Africa a popular herbal concoction developed by a Chinese researcher has been hailed as a proper and real solution to HIV/AIDS. The wonder drug forms part of global efforts to…

In tribute of World HIV/Aids Day to be observed next week, Kenya has rolled out several programmes aimed at becoming the third African country to control its HIV/Aids epidemic. The East African country wants to follow in the footsteps of Botswana and Namibia, with concerted and smart actions, in particular for…

Last Sunday’s presidential elections in the Ivory Coast preserved continuity, with important ramifications for those included in the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Incumbent President Alassane Ouattara’s overwhelming victory, which secured him another five-year term, holds the key for continued stability in a state still haunted by…

Côte d’Ivoire returns to presidential elections today, the first presidential election since post-election violence rocked the country in 2010 and 2011 and considered as one of Africa’s fastest emerging economies. Four years later, the country’s economy has rebounded and security has largely returned to the country, despite former president Laurent…

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